Surprising Facts that the FBI Wants You To Know

Secret Languages

It only makes sense that the FBI has a secret language! They have a universal lingo that they use in order to communicate with each other quickly and effectively. These are usually spoken over the radio or on the scene. This is another thing that prospective FBI agents have to do in order to prove that they have what it takes to become an agent. 

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The More You Know

  • Researchers have found that swearing when in pain may release pain-killing endorphins.
  • Doctors' sloppy handwriting kills more than 7,000 people annually in the United States.
  • In 1923, jockey Frank Hayes won a race at Belmont Park in New York despite being dead — he suffered a heart attack mid-race but his body stayed in the saddle until his horse crossed the line for a 20–1 outsider victory.
  • "E" is the most common letter and appears in 11 percent of all english words.
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